Elberhard von Kastilien

Komtur Elberhard von Kastilien (1228-12??) was a komtur in the Knights Teutonic.

Biography
Elberhard von Kastilien was born to a mixed German and Spanish family; his surname means "of Castile". He proved himself a dedicated member of the Teutonic Order, with his skill and potential drawing the attention of his superiors. He joined the upper echelon of the order in 1252, under the supervision of OrdenMarschall Maximillian, and took part in the capture of Olysta from Juvage of Olysta in 1252. He secured Vilnius, capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, in 1260, but failed to take Kaunus a year later.